Keeper of the Bees (1947 film)

Keeper of the Bees is a 1947 American drama film directed by John Sturges. It was based on the novel by the same name, written by Gene Stratton Porter. The film was shot over three weeks.

Jamie listens, but considers the Bee Masters advice useless. But shortly after, when Michael has a near fatal heart attack Jamie promises to look after the bees until his return. Shortly after, Worthington is surprised by a twelveyearold girl who goes by the nickname Little Scout who would visit the apiary nearly every day. He discovers that she is an orphan and likewise takes her into his care. In her child like way, she develops a crush on Jamie while he cares for the bees that have been left in his charge.When Jamie meets Alice, the daughter of the orphanage supervisor, Mrs Ferris, he falls in love. This unexpected encounter begins to loosen his hardened heart and he begins to paint again. ........

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